after some advice if anyone could spare some time?

[jambono2]

hi all
have recently taken up the game again had alot of lessons when i was around 12 played on and off for few years never had a handicap but always hit around 30 over i guess.
Im now back in the game and think im addicted!!!! im having lessons every couple weeks which has changed my swing alot! which i guess to be expected has made me play some awful rounds (like 115!!!) but i guess i have to expect that t start with. im starting to feel like my swing is more natural again now and have hit a few good for me scores net -4 playin of 28.
if i keep playing 3-4 times a week i will continue to get better wont i... just gt to stick with lessons and practice what he teaches right? just been a few times when i have played where i have felt useless.
finally looking to get some new irons no mre than 500 quid look at taylor made burners and callaway x22 any opinions?
thanks for taking time ti read my blabber!!!
James

 

[jambono2]

pretty much just want to check that im not on to a loser and if i stick at it i should get better??

 

[Herbie]

hi all
have recently taken up the game again had alot of lessons when i was around 12 played on and off for few years never had a handicap but always hit around 30 over i guess.
Im now back in the game and think im addicted!!!! im having lessons every couple weeks which has changed my swing alot! which i guess to be expected has made me play some awful rounds (like 115!!!) but i guess i have to expect that t start with. im starting to feel like my swing is more natural again now and have hit a few good for me scores net -4 playin of 28.
if i keep playing 3-4 times a week i will continue to get better wont i... just gt to stick with lessons and practice what he teaches right? just been a few times when i have played where i have felt useless.
finally looking to get some new irons no mre than 500 quid look at taylor made burners and callaway x22 any opinions?
thanks for taking time ti read my blabber!!!
James

If you are financially comfortable and are happy to spend money, then fill your boots, but off your playing standard indicated, you would just be spending on a hope not a need.

If you regularly shoot 115 or more, I think you would put a lot of people off buying taylor made burners or callaway x22s if they saw you play then looked in your bag.

For a start you do not yet need such kit,what you need are lessons and constructive practice. Go see a pro, forget about buying stuff, concentrate on learning to play the game well, after a time of such a regime you might then do a top quality set of clubs some justice.

Having said that, its your money so enjoy.

Go see a pro, find out whats wrong and what needs fixing first, you can do that with any crappy set of golf clubs.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Welcome aboard. Interesting post.

I think (and I talk from experience) any major swing changes, especially coupled with a return after a long break are going to bring problems in terms of consistancy.

What you might benefit from especially now the Winter season is approaching is to maybe play a tad less and spend that time on a range trying to work on what the pro is telling you. It sounds, and I stand to be corrected if wrong (not an uncommom occurrence) that you are having these lessons and then going out to play without working on any drills or practicing what you've been shown.

Look at it as a jigsaw. Each lesson is a piece and you need to work (practice) to make each piece fir correctly. If you are out on the course you'll have all the pieces but not the time or opportunity to try all the options to find a fit.

As for clubs the only answer is to go away and try as many makes and models as you feel happy with and fit within your budget. Bear in mind that Ping have just released new clubs so the G10's will start to drop and Mizuno have new ranges out and so their current models (MX200 etc) should start to fall. Maybe start with your pro and see what he has in stock or recommends having seen your game as its always best to try and support your club pro where possible and he should offer impartial advice.

 

[CrapHacker]

Sounds like you're doing all the right things.

But if you're not convinced they're right for you don't be afraid to change things to suit.

You've had enough lessons with your pro that you should be able to ask him about your fears and doubts. No need to just stick with him, do what he says and just see what comes out in the wash - if you don't understand why he gives you a particular drill, ask him to explain more, or even ask for a different drill ( more thanone way to skin a cat, and all that ).

And don't just play every chance you get - make yourself miss a few games to feed your need, so when you get your fix, you can feel it in your netherdepths.

As for consistancy. Pros will hit a 65 one day and a 78 the next. So you're allowed good and bad days too. You have to hit the occasional depth of dispair to really appreciate the really good shots when they miraculously appear.

Good luck

 

[Tommo21]

hi all
have recently taken up the game again had alot of lessons when i was around 12 played on and off for few years never had a handicap but always hit around 30 over i guess.
Im now back in the game and think im addicted!!!! im having lessons every couple weeks which has changed my swing alot! which i guess to be expected has made me play some awful rounds (like 115!!!) but i guess i have to expect that t start with. im starting to feel like my swing is more natural again now and have hit a few good for me scores net -4 playin of 28.
if i keep playing 3-4 times a week i will continue to get better wont i... just gt to stick with lessons and practice what he teaches right? just been a few times when i have played where i have felt useless.
finally looking to get some new irons no mre than 500 quid look at taylor made burners and callaway x22 any opinions?
thanks for taking time ti read my blabber!!!
James

Welcome James, I read what others say and it’s up to you what you do. Me, I would not spend any good money on a set of clubs until I played for a while. Get yourself a half decent second hand set like MX 19s and after a while you will get a better feel for the game. Then you can have a look at some new bats, but I would not look at too many sets as it just get confusing and unless your gifted it will become difficult to know what’s best. With some proper guidance pick two or three of the ones you fancy and like the feel of, then make your choice. Don’t be rushed into this, nothing worse than thinking you should have went for something else after a few rounds with the ones you got.

Don’t be fooled by all this modern stuff, I know some real quality players who play with gear that would not fetch much on ebay, but that gear is precious to them.

 

[brendy]

Hey up, welcome aboard.
For what it is worth, Nevada Bobs round the corner from me are selling new x20's for £299, keep the other 200 for lessons or a good set of wedges.

 

[Herbie]

Just an additional comment.......You say you are having lessons every couple of weeks, does this mean you have had 1...2 or 20? this point matters in my book. If you have had 20 lessons for example and lots of practice and still banging around 100 to 115 it may be worth trying someone else. Number of times you play is not always helpful unless what you do is following the right track, especially if there is something you are repeatedly doing when you play that is a bad mistake. ( I only wish I took my own advice sometimes )

 

[CrapHacker]

Just an additional comment.......You say you are having lessons every couple of weeks, does this mean you have had 1...2 or 20? this point matters in my book. If you have had 20 lessons for example and lots of practice and still banging around 100 to 115 it may be worth trying someone else. Number of times you play is not always helpful unless what you do is following the right track, especially if there is something you are repeatedly doing when you play that is a bad mistake. ( I only wish I took my own advice sometimes )

Yes.

Maybe play one or two less rounds each week and spend more time down the range working on those lessons. Make sure you know and understand what you're trying to achieve, so you don't end up just smacking balls about - quality not quantity.

 

[viscount17]

I'm more inclined to think that any time spent hitting a ball is beneficial <u>if</u> you are doing it correctly. So from that perspective a course is more satisfying.

I'm also of the opinion that many pro's do not 'complete' the job. It's not just a case of telling/showing you how to do something in a lesson, they also need to tell/show you how to practice it.
It's one of the reasons why many can have lessons but still just bash a bucket of balls. Another of course is that you and the pro have to get on and definitely have to understand each other, don't be afraid to stop him mid-flow if you are in any doubt.

 

[CrapHacker]

I'm also of the opinion that many pro's do not 'complete' the job. It's not just a case of telling/showing you how to do something in a lesson, they also need to tell/show you how to practice it.
It's one of the reasons why many can have lessons but still just bash a bucket of balls. Another of course is that you and the pro have to get on and definitely have to understand each other, don't be afraid to stop him mid-flow if you are in any doubt.

Definately agree